The holidays are here, your staircases are packed, and you're all ready to go. It's going to be pretty exciting when you get to your destination, but are you looking forward to the journey?
Probably not. Here are our handy hints for keeping kids amused while travelling:-
Pack Plenty of Toys - and makes sure each child has their own stash. No one wants a fight over who's turn it is to play with My Little Pony.
Play family games everyone can get involved with - "I spy..." is great, but can get old after a while. How about making a list of five things everyone has to try and spot on the journey and seeing who can get all five first? Examples might be a yellow car, a tractor, a palm tree, etc etc. Or you could be really naughty and put things on the list no-one is ever likely to spot!! (How about a clown, a koala or a hot air balloon?)
Pack a picnic for lunch - taking food for the journey avoids everyone eating junk food at service stations - and NOTE TO SELF: those places are going to be packed with other people's screaming kids this week! Plus, packing your own lunch means you can stop off and eat outdoors, and you keep control of what everyone is going to eat. There'll be plenty time for holiday treats when you reach your destination, so think healthy for the journey.
Think about the older ones - remember that older kids can get bored on long journeys too, and playing with a pink pony probably isn't going to cut the mustard. Why not get older kids involved in the lead up to the journey by showing them your route on the map and looking into interesting landmarks they can mark on their map and spot along the way?
So there you have it. Our hints for travelling with kids these school holidays. We hope you find them useful, and have the best time, wherever you're heading.
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